Thursday, June 28, 2007

On Tuesday I was enjoying this black and white room from Homes and Gardens website and I saved it for future reference. One of the main attractions for me was the framed bull over the chest of drawers due to my most recent and unexplained obsession with bovine art.

Yesterday I was browsing Gotham Notting Hill's room settings and left the browser window open. This morning I began to close out my open windows when I decided to look around some more. I checked out the photograph section and lo and behold there was that photo! It is "La Mancha" by Stuart Redler. A pretty penny it cost, but it's a fantastic photo and I'm pretty much positive it is the exact same photo as the one in the room above. How weird is that?

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

I received an email from Anssi about a website called Normal Room which has images of homes from all over the world. There's lot's of interesting places, such as Ethiopia, New Zealand and Argentina. All photos are uploaded by users, which means you can upload too! Some homes are beautiful, some are boring, and some are just bad. It's a great place to surf for inspiration and a place to share your own space as well. Be sure and check it out. Below are a few of my favs. Thanks Anssi. :)

This Florence Broadhurst beanbag is available for purchase at Uno Design for $239.00. But seriously, how gorgeous is it? Now consider all the possibilities of making your own beanbag, or having it made, for that matter, out of the fabric of your own choosing. No more ugly, vinyl, stick-to-the-back-or-your-legs-and-make-you-sweat beanbags. Enjoy and be inspired!

Drey from Bijou Kaleidoscope tagged me, which means I now have to share 7 facts with you about myself. The people who know me and read this blog could probably give you 7 more interesting facts, but that's what the "permanently delete comment" tab is for. :) So, here goes...

1. I have a chronic habit of starting things I never finish.

2. I met my closest friend four years ago over the internet while hunting down a serial killer. (envisioning you all mentally bookmarking me as crazeeeee.) ;)

Monday, June 25, 2007

Decorative accessories are a great way to personalize your home decor. I strongly feel each piece should be something you have a great love/attraction for. Speaking of which, I believe we're going to see an upcoming trend in statuary items, particularly horses. One of my favorite statuary items comes from Royal Haeger. I purchase my swordfish about a month ago and it gives me great joy each time I see it. It was exactly what I had been looking for.

Along with your local flea markets, Ebay is a great source for Royal Haeger items. Here are a few of my favorites currently up for auction.